Two of the First Division A's current top four sides go head-to-head this weekend as Anderlecht play host to Sporting Charleroi.
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Anderlecht vs Charleroi prediction: A home win on the cards?
Key Stats
- Charleroi have lost their last two away games in the First Division A.
- Four of Anderlecht's last five fixtures have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Charleroi's last five league games.
Correct score prediction: Anderlecht 1-0 Charleroi
These two sides have both picked up 12 points from their opening seven league games this season so we are expecting a tight and tense 90 minutes between the pair this weekend. Anderlecht do have a good recent record against their guests and with that in mind, we're backing a 1-0 correct score prediction in their favour.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Anderlecht the favourite
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 45/17 (3.65) – 27.4%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Anderlecht are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 48.8% and are backing the hosts to secure all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Anderlecht dominate
Saturday's hosts have won five and lost one of their last six meetings with Charleroi in the First Division A, running out 3-1 winners when the pair last met back in February.
Belgium First Division A 11/02/24
Charleroi
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 27/08/23
Anderlecht
Charleroi
Belgium First Division A 26/12/22
Charleroi
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 02/10/22
Anderlecht
Charleroi
Belgium First Division A 03/04/22
Anderlecht
Charleroi
Anderlecht preview: Looking to bounce back
Anderlecht made it three games without a win when they lost 2-0 in their own backyard to Genk on Tuesday night.
Brian Riemer's side had drawn their last two league games against Union SG and Westerlo and will be even more determined to make a return to winning ways on Saturday.
Luis Vazquez, Jan Vertonghen, Marco Kana and Thorgan Hazard could all miss the Charleroi game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Jorgensen, Augustinsson, Foket, Rits, Dendoncker, Amuzu, Leoni, Edozie, Stroeykens & Dolberg
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
W
Real Sociedad
1
Anderlecht
2
Belgium First Division A 28/09/24
D
FCV Dender EH
1
Anderlecht
1
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
W
Ferencvarosi TC
1
Anderlecht
2
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
D
Charleroi
0
Anderlecht
0
Belgium First Division A 17/09/24
L
Genk
2
Anderlecht
0
Charleroi preview: Lost last two on the road
Charleroi are enjoying a positive start to the season but have struggled away from home of late.
A 3-0 win against Beerschot put Satruday's guests above Anderlecht on goal difference but Charleroi lost their last away game 5-2 against struggling Mechelen.
Rik De Mil has no fresh injury concerns or suspended players for the trip to Anderlecht.
Predicted lineup: Kone (GK), Dragsnes, Petris, Andreou, Ousou, Heymans, Zorgane, Guiagon, Camara, Kyei & Bernier
Belgium First Division A 27/09/24
D
Club Brugge
1
Charleroi
1
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
D
Anderlecht
0
Charleroi
0
Belgium First Division A 15/09/24
W
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Charleroi
3
Belgium First Division A 31/08/24
L
KV Mechelen
5
Charleroi
2
Belgium First Division A 25/08/24
W
KV Kortrijk
0
Charleroi
1
Player to watch: Mario Stroeykens
Anderlecht's Mario Stroeykens is one of the top young talents in Belgium football and has made an impressive start to the new campaign.
The 19-year-old featured heavily for his club last season, making 38 appearances in the league alone, 29 of which were starts. Stroeykens scored five goals during that successful campaign and has already scored two and provided two assists in his opening seven games of the 2024/25 season.
The young midfielder has starred for Anderlecht in the early stages of the season
We're excited to see how this young midfielder develops over the coming season and have backed him as our player to watch on Saturday against Charleroi as he has more goals and assists than any other Anderlecht player right now.
